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ergreifen (Macht, Gelegenheit)
take [or seize]
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Der kostbare Sekretär im Louis-seize-Stil gehörte der jüngsten Kaisertochter, Marie Antoinette.
www.schoenbrunn.at
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The precious Louis-seize secretaire once belonged to Maria Theresa s youngest daughter, Marie Antoinette.
www.schoenbrunn.at
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Er wurde von 1778 bis 1782 als kleines klassizistisches Sommerschlösschen mit erlesener Ausstattung im Stil Louis-seize errichtet und wird heute " Schloss Schönbusch " genannt.
www.schloesser.bayern.de
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It was built between 1778 and 1782 as a little neo-classical summer residence with exquisite Louis Seize furnishings and is known today as " Schönbusch Palace ".
www.schloesser.bayern.de
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Zur Verbreitung dieses Stils trug maßgeblich Henri von Salembier, der bedeutendste Ornamentstecher des Louis-seize, bei.
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www.kettererkunst.de
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The ornamental engraver Henri von Salembier made a significant contribution to the spread of the style.
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